Ep23 - COPD Risks for Non-Smokers - Dr Nurul's Guide to COPD

#copd #lunghealth #passivesmoking
𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟯: 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗗 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 🚭🎞️

Welcome to the final episode of 𝗗𝗿. 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗹'𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗗! While many episodes have been geared towards those who smoke, today's focus is on the risks that even non-smokers face when it comes to COPD.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be a smoker to be at risk for COPD. Passive smokers, those who inhale secondhand smoke, are also at risk. In fact, some research suggests that secondhand smoke may be even more dangerous because it's not filtered.

𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀
But it's not just cigarette smoke that poses a risk. Car exhaust, industrial pollution, and other environmental factors can also contribute to the development of COPD. Clean air is vital to lung health, so be mindful of your environment.

Final Thoughts
- Avoid smokers and polluted environments.
- Be mindful of what you're breathing in.
- Not just smokers, but everyone should be educated about COPD risks.

I want to thank everyone who has followed along with this series, Dr. Nurul's Guide to COPD. I hope you have a better understanding of this complex disease, how it's treated, and most importantly, how it can be prevented.

Remember, whether you're a smoker or a non-smoker, COPD doesn't have to be an inevitable part of your life. Knowledge is power, and with the right preventive measures, you can safeguard your lung health.

Stay safe and healthy, everyone!

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